Our Story

We are a restaurant, bar, and community event space. We bring people together to share food, share drink, and share ideas.

Patrick Connolly of County Galway, Ireland, began his barkeep career in 1942 when he opened the Pat Connolly Tavern. For two decades, he worked to create a St. Louis landmark in the historic neighborhood of Dogtown. Once again under Connolly family ownership, we are proud to continue the tradition that Pat started over 70 years ago. We offer classic pub fare and fine spirits in a family-friendly atmosphere. We are active in our community and welcoming to all.

We feature a 2nd floor private event spacethat can be used for private parties, banquets, meeting space, fundraisers, and networking events!

We are conveniently located right off Interstate 64 and just 1 mile north of Interstate 44. We are across the street from Turtle Park, the Zoo, and all of Forest Park!

Voted Best Bar/Pub and Best Neighborhood Restaurant, and #2 in Best Fried Chicken and Best Toasted Ravioli by RFT Readers! Also, Top 15 Best Happy Hours in STL, says Sauce Magazine!

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Location

6400 Oakland Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63139

Hours

Open 7 Days @ 11am

Sat & Sun Brunch @ 9am

Kitchen Closes @ 10pm

Bar Open til 12am or later

Patrick Connolly, Proprietor Emeritus

Pat Connolly opened Pat Connolly's Tavern in 1942 and ran the bar until 1960, when he sold it to Tom McDermott, his longtime bartender. Pat went on to operate the Blackthorn Pub for many years, another South St. Louis favorite.

Original Bar, 1942

The bar as it looked when the tavern opened in 1942. In many ways, it remains the same today. Except we don't sell package liquor, nor do we have pinball (sadly).

Faces along the bar, mid-1940s

A professionally staged photo of the tavern "in action" -- note the Alpen Brau beer being served! Pat is working the register in the top right corner.

Original Exterior, mid-1940s

The original storefront of this iconic St. Louis landmark building. Before the V9 Budweiser was installed, Pat's was a Griesedieck Bros. bar. We recently partnered with the Dogtown Historical Society to have this original mural restored!

Pat en route to Ireland, 1950s

Pat Connolly came to St. Louis in 1929 from Dunmore, County Galway. Being successful in tavern keeping, he had the rare opportunity to return home to revisit his family (a luxury so few immigrants ever were able to enjoy). Relatives of the Connolly family still live in Dunmore today.